Long Substitute

Year-Long Substitute

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

The Pueblo Innovation Zone consists of eight unique schools that provide some of the most challenging and rewarding work. We are seeking educators who are driven by a strong desire to positively transform the lives of students. Successful teachers will have the following characteristics:

• A passion for teaching and learning.
• The ability to develop meaningful relationships with students.
• Analytic and data driven problem solving skills.
• Strong classroom management.
• Interpersonal and cultural awareness.
• Belief that ALL students can achieve excellence
• A Growth Mindset is a must.

REQUIRED:

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• K-12 Endorsement OR Bachelor's Degree or higher and eligible for a 3-year Substitute Authorization
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous Language Arts or Math experience in middle school
• Thorough knowledge of Colorado State Standards, Benchmarks, and Item Analysis in Language Arts
• Additional literacy/reading professional development
• Additional Math professional development
• Previous experience and ability to work and effectively communicate with teachers and administrators
• Ability and skills to inspire teachers and students to strive for continual academic improvement
• Demonstrated experience implementing a multi-tiered student support system in tandem with Response to Intervention
• Experience integrating reading and writing
• 3-5 years successful teaching as demonstrated by references, evaluations and student growth data
• Experience implementing effective literacy instruction including foundational skills and comprehension strategies
• Experience using Common Core State standards to plan instruction.
• Experience with a blended learning model or a desire to learn
• Experience with AVID implementation or a desire to learn
• Experience in a Title I setting
• Experience with Teach Like A Champion Strategies
• Successful experience implementing strong classroom routines and procedures demonstrated by references and evaluations
• Experience with STEM based educational philosophy and instructional practices.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Substitute for classroom teachers
• Provide high quality classroom instruction
• Administer various assessments
• Establish clear classroom routines and procedures that create a positive student-centered learning environment.
• Utilize data from a variety of sources to collaboratively plan and adapt instruction.
• Submit lesson plans for feedback and support.
• Implement evidenced-based instructional practices that build student knowledge and skills across a variety of content areas.
• Actively engage in the professional development activities to continuously improve practices.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic.
• Communicate effectively and productively with a variety of stakeholders including students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate as a member of a high performing team to drive individual and school improvement.
• Utilize a standards-based grading protocol.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Building Administrators

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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